PROBIOTICS: These are the good bacteria in your gut. Sourdough bread is naturally fermented so feeds your skinny gut bacteria. Sauerkraut, pickles, miso soup and yoghurt are full of naturally fermented bacteria that thrive in your gut.

ANTIOXIDANTS: The excellent news is that you can get your fix of coffee, red wine and chocolate as they all contain polyphenols which are brilliant for the gut. Polyphenols are natural health-boosting agents with antioxidant properties. Antioxidants also help control the rate at which your skin ages by protecting cells from damage.

Microbe management

VARIETY: Eat loads of different- coloured foods to stimulate those trillions of good gut microbes.

DITCH PROCESSED FOOD: Go as natural as you can. Where possible, make your own meals and avoid processed ready meals.

TIME YOUR MEALS: Try to eat breakfast no later than 7am and dinner no later than 7pm. Studies show that when eating during these times, the gut absorbs fewer calories.

SIT BACK AND CHEW: Relaxing when ­eating as well as chewing food slowly and properly helps to stimulate the acid and enzymes needed for good digestion. It also renews cells in the lining of the gut.

For more information, visit thegutstuff.com.

The gut-buster curry recipe

This curry is a perfect recipe for your gut

Cooking time: 30 minutes

YOU NEED:

¼ white onion

¼ tin of tomatoes

100g peeled sweet potato

50g spinach

½ tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp red chilli flakes

½ tsp cumin

¼ vegetable stock cube

1 tbsp olive oil

½ garlic clove

½ tin chickpeas

¼ cup yoghurt

½ carrot

¼ pack butternut squash slices

5 sprigs coriander

Pinch salt and pepper

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